RI man finds cocaine in used police cruiser
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(US) www.News10NBC.com - R.I. man finds cocaine in used police cruiser R.I. man finds cocaine in used police cruiser When he removed the seat assembly to clean the floor, he found a plastic bag containing a substance that local police later confirmed was cocaine. (Fri Aug 08 13:49:04 2008 PDT)
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Arrested Bissau navy boss tried coup - sources
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(Sweden) BISSAU, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Guinea-Bissau's navy chief had tried to launch a coup before he was arrested earlier this week, sources said on Friday, underlining instability in a country in the grip of a political crisis and a booming cocaine trade. But the country is under intense scrutiny for its role as a hub in the multi-bi... (Fri Aug 08 13:34:47 2008 PDT)
College student faces felony drug charges
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(US) College student faces felony drug charges ! pressconnects.com ! Press & Sun-Bulletin College student faces felony drug charges A 21-year-old college student is facing felony drug charges after a search by Oneonta police netted drugs and $34760 in cash. (Fri Aug 08 13:34:47 2008 PDT)
RI man finds cocaine in used police cruiser
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Man Arrested For Possession Of Firearm And Drugs - WNCT
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(US) HARGETT was on probation for previous drug charges. HARGETT was arrested and charged with Probation Violation, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Cocaine. (Fri Aug 08 12:49:53 2008 PDT)
Oregon illegal drug use called higher than average
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(US) The federal agency that helps coordinate drug enforcement in Oregon says illegal drug use in the state is higher than the national average. The federal agency that helps coordinate drug enforcement in Oregon says illegal drug use in the state is higher than the national average. (Fri Aug 08 12:39:11 2008 PDT)
Taking the first puff of a cigarette could be the key to a lifetime of smoking, scientists say. - Mail Online
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(UK) Another study from the U.S. showed people with the high risk smoking gene were less likely to get addicted to cocaine. (Fri Aug 08 12:35:22 2008 PDT)